Life Cycle of a Tree
What is the last stage of a Tree called?
Mature Tree
What is camo. used for
What is a tree cookie?
A slice of a tree trunk.
What does biodiversity mean?
Different living things in one place.
What is compost?
Soil
What is the purpose of the seed?
To protect the embryo (the plant inside)
Name one reason animals use camouflage.
To hide from predators
What part of a tree moves the sugar from the leaves to the roots?
Phloem
Why is biodiversity important?
It helps ecosystems stay healthy.
Why is compost good for plants?
it gives the plants nutrients helping plants grow.
What is one thing the seed does not need that the other stages do?
Sun light
Name the reptile that can change its skin color to match its surroundings.
Chameleon
What months do dark rings typically occur?
Name two different types of living things in an ecosystem.
Plants and animals
Name one green compost
Fruits, veggies, grass clippings, leaves etc...
What is the third stage of a tree's life cycle?
The sapling
What does mimicry mean?
An animal that camouflages looks like an object.
What months do light rings occur?
March-May
What might happen if one species disappears?
The food chain can be affected.
Name one thing you cannot put in a compost bin?
Meat, dairy, oil, plastic
What process allows a tree to use carbon dioxide and sunlight to make food and release oxygen?
Photosynthesis
Which animal can match its shape, texture and color to its surroundings?
Octopus
What is the center of the tree called (two answers)
The heartwood/pith
How does biodiversity help humans?
It provides food medicine and clean air/water.
What helps break down compost?
Bacteria, fungi, worms, insects.